Terceira Island Full-Day Van Tour with Cheese Tasting and City Views
by Azores Nature Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This full-day van tour of Terceira Island explores key natural and cultural sites over about 7 hours. The tour starts with a 30-minute stop at Monte Brasil, a volcano offering views of its crater and Pico das Cruzinhas overlooking Angra do Heroísmo. Next is a 10-minute visit to Cruz do Canario Viewpoint to see the islets of goats. The itinerary continues with a 10-minute stop at Farol da Ponta das Contendas, a historic site related to Spanish invasions, followed by a 10-minute visit to Porto Martins Natural Pools by the sea. At Serra do Cume Viewpoint, guests spend 20 minutes observing the largest caldera in the Azores and the cliff landscapes. The tour includes a one-hour break in Praia da Vitoria, the island’s second-largest city, where visitors can see the volcanic sand beach and the Empire of Charity, with free time for lunch. Afterwards, there is a 15-minute stop at Miradouro Do Facho viewpoint for panoramic city views and historical context. The van then passes through Agualva parish, known for its green pastures and coastal views. A 20-minute stop at the natural pools of Biscoitos highlights volcanic rock formations with clear waters. The tour also visits the Queijo Vaquinha cheese factory for 20 minutes, including a cheese tasting and the option to buy local products. Lastly, there is a 10-minute drive through São Mateus Da Calheta, a fishing parish reflecting the island’s maritime heritage. Included are pickup and drop-off, cheese tasting, personal accident insurance, air conditioning in the vehicle, and a tourist guide. Lunch is not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monte Brasil
Monte Brasil is a volcano located south of Terceira Island. Visitors spend 30 minutes viewing the crater and Pico das Cruzinhas, which offers panoramic views of Angra do Heroísmo city.
30 min
Cruz do Canario Viewpoint
This viewpoint provides a 10-minute stop to observe the islets of goats.
10 min
Farol da Ponta das Contendas
A 10-minute stop at this historic area highlights past Spanish invasion attempts and offers views across Terceira's East Coast.
10 min
Porto Martins Natural Pools
Visitors spend 10 minutes walking near these natural pools by the sea, appreciating the blue waters of the Azores.
10 min
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
At this viewpoint, visitors have 20 minutes to see the largest caldera (boiler) of the Azores and the cliff landscapes known as the mantle of the cliffs.
20 min
Praia da Vitoria
Praia da Vitoria is Terceira’s second-largest city. The tour stops here for about 60 minutes, allowing free time for lunch and views of the volcanic sand beach and the Empire of Charity.
60 min
Miradouro Do Facho
This 15-minute visit includes the Facho viewpoint in Praia da Vitoria, offering panoramic views over the city and presenting its historical significance.
15 min
Agualva
The tour passes through the parish of Agualva, known for views of its green pastures and bays along the north coast.
Biscoitos
There is a 20-minute stop at Biscoitos natural pools featuring clear waters surrounded by volcanic rock formations.
20 min
Queijo Vaquinha
At this first cheese factory on Terceira Island, visitors spend 20 minutes tasting cheese and may purchase regional products.
20 min
Sao Mateus Da Calheta
The tour drives through this fishing parish for 10 minutes to observe the character of the fishermen’s port.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Terceira Island Full-Day Van Tour with Cheese Tasting and City Views
by Azores Nature Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This full-day van tour of Terceira Island explores key natural and cultural sites over about 7 hours. The tour starts with a 30-minute stop at Monte Brasil, a volcano offering views of its crater and Pico das Cruzinhas overlooking Angra do Heroísmo. Next is a 10-minute visit to Cruz do Canario Viewpoint to see the islets of goats. The itinerary continues with a 10-minute stop at Farol da Ponta das Contendas, a historic site related to Spanish invasions, followed by a 10-minute visit to Porto Martins Natural Pools by the sea. At Serra do Cume Viewpoint, guests spend 20 minutes observing the largest caldera in the Azores and the cliff landscapes. The tour includes a one-hour break in Praia da Vitoria, the island’s second-largest city, where visitors can see the volcanic sand beach and the Empire of Charity, with free time for lunch. Afterwards, there is a 15-minute stop at Miradouro Do Facho viewpoint for panoramic city views and historical context. The van then passes through Agualva parish, known for its green pastures and coastal views. A 20-minute stop at the natural pools of Biscoitos highlights volcanic rock formations with clear waters. The tour also visits the Queijo Vaquinha cheese factory for 20 minutes, including a cheese tasting and the option to buy local products. Lastly, there is a 10-minute drive through São Mateus Da Calheta, a fishing parish reflecting the island’s maritime heritage. Included are pickup and drop-off, cheese tasting, personal accident insurance, air conditioning in the vehicle, and a tourist guide. Lunch is not included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Monte Brasil
Monte Brasil is a volcano located south of Terceira Island. Visitors spend 30 minutes viewing the crater and Pico das Cruzinhas, which offers panoramic views of Angra do Heroísmo city.
30 min
Cruz do Canario Viewpoint
This viewpoint provides a 10-minute stop to observe the islets of goats.
10 min
Farol da Ponta das Contendas
A 10-minute stop at this historic area highlights past Spanish invasion attempts and offers views across Terceira's East Coast.
10 min
Porto Martins Natural Pools
Visitors spend 10 minutes walking near these natural pools by the sea, appreciating the blue waters of the Azores.
10 min
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
At this viewpoint, visitors have 20 minutes to see the largest caldera (boiler) of the Azores and the cliff landscapes known as the mantle of the cliffs.
20 min
Praia da Vitoria
Praia da Vitoria is Terceira’s second-largest city. The tour stops here for about 60 minutes, allowing free time for lunch and views of the volcanic sand beach and the Empire of Charity.
60 min
Miradouro Do Facho
This 15-minute visit includes the Facho viewpoint in Praia da Vitoria, offering panoramic views over the city and presenting its historical significance.
15 min
Agualva
The tour passes through the parish of Agualva, known for views of its green pastures and bays along the north coast.
Biscoitos
There is a 20-minute stop at Biscoitos natural pools featuring clear waters surrounded by volcanic rock formations.
20 min
Queijo Vaquinha
At this first cheese factory on Terceira Island, visitors spend 20 minutes tasting cheese and may purchase regional products.
20 min
Sao Mateus Da Calheta
The tour drives through this fishing parish for 10 minutes to observe the character of the fishermen’s port.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.